After entering a duel inElden Ring’sColosseum, one player opted to perform a dance routine using curved swords instead of engaging in battle. The Colosseum is a special location added toElden Ringas part of free DLC and allows players to fight in arena matches. Colosseum matches are fast-paced and require extreme concentration and strategy to win.
MostElden Ringplayers take duels very seriously, even though there are no rewards for winning or consequences for losing. Winning a duel takes patience and knowledge of the game’s many different builds, spells, and weapons. There are evenoptimized builds inElden Ringfor those looking to get a leg up on the competition. Duels and invasions have been a staple in FromSoftware games sinceDemon Souls, andElden Ringcontinues that trend. There is unwritten etiquette with dueling, such as bowing or emoting to your opponent before engaging in combat, or forgoing flasks, however, some of these arbitrary rules do not always apply. While many players take dueling seriously, some partake just to show off their own build or engage with the community in a fun way.
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OneElden Ringplayer, known as AstralKnightMage, posted a video to Reddit showing them dancing around the Colosseum shortly after engaging in a duel. In the video, the player bows to their opponent while wielding a flowing curved sword in both hands. The flowing curved sword is one of the fewweapons inElden Ringto have an exclusive moveset that separates it from other weapons of the same class. The Reddit user then activates the weapon’s unique charged heavy attack, setting off a series of strikes that resemble a dance. The player aims this attack away from their adversary immediately giving the moveset the appearance of a dance rather than an attack. The opponent recognized the dancer’s intent and strafed to the side to find a suitable place to watch the dance. After the attack chain finished, AstralKnightMage finished the performance with an emote and the spectator clapped with amusement.Click here to see the video on Reddit.
The video, which has gained popularity on theElden Ringsubreddit, has amassed over 1000 upvotes in less than five hours. The post’s popularity has sparked comments and compliments on the player’s dance skills, as well as praise for the expert non-verbal communication skills players have developed through the use of emotes and messages - afeature manyElden Ringfans cherish.
This dance routine is just one example of the many waysElden Ring’scommunity engages with each otherbeyond typical gameplay mechanics. From dancing to creating original builds to engaging in friendly banter, the community has found ways to make the game even more enjoyable. While dueling may be a serious affair for some, it’s imperative to remember that at the end of the day,Elden Ringis a game meant to be fun and enjoyed in whatever way players see fit.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
